Cathay Pacific lures fans for Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay Pacific Airways is proud to be the Co-title Sponsor of the Hong Kong Sevens 2011 event once again, and promises passengers more spectacular power-packed action and excitement this year.

The Hong Kong Sevens is an annual three-day Rugby event and will take place from the 25th - 27th March 2011 at the Hong Kong Stadium, and Cathay Pacific Airways gives you a chance to join fans from around the world to support your favourite teams with the airline’s Fly ‘n See  Hong Kong Sevens packages. 24 competing teams from Argentina, Australia, England, USA, South Africa, Fiji and a host of other countries will gather in Hong Kong in the true spirit of grit and determination to battle it out for the championship title.

Cathay Pacific’s daily flights to Hong Kong allow you the ease and convenience to experience the festive atmosphere of this event both on and off the pitch. The uniquely designed Fly ‘n See Hong Kong Sevens packages include a return air ticket (Colombo/Hong Kong/Colombo), and a three day match pass (25 – 27 March) and can be booked online. Passengers can also call Cathay Pacific’s office in Colombo or their travel agent which allows customers a chance to book another unique package encompassing a return air ticket, three day match pass and select from a lineup of hotels located in close proximity to the Stadium during their visit to Hong Kong. Exciting merchandise (subject to availability) will also be handed out for these special offers.

The packages mentioned above also allow passengers to avail themselves of delightful YUM SING discount coupons. YUM SING, the guide to Hong Kong, contains a wealth of information on what Hong Kong has to offer at its best, along with more than 70 special discounts or privileges for your indulgence during your stay in this colourful city. The offers are all hand-picked to include eateries, shops and entertainments of major attractions. Coupons can be downloaded and printed from the Cathay Pacific website www.cathaypacific.com/lk. Sales and Marketing Manager for Cathay Pacific Airways, Ms. Ruhan Abbas states that “our daily flights to Hong Kong, coupled with these special packages encompasses the needs of our valued customers who seek a travel itinerary which has all the benefits related to the event, such as affordable fares, match passes and an opportunity to receive attractive hotel rates as well as exciting merchandise.”

Cathay Pacific Airways is represented by Finlays Colombo PLC as General Sales Agent.